Friday, May 07, 2010

And who is Mr. Lovewell? He's an idea. He's a movement. He's the hope that the little things can add up to a big change He's what the Bible has already called us to do...love one another. Look for the best in people. Give people a chance regardless of status, race or gender. Mr. Lovewell is the understanding that the gospel is for everyone. Some may receive it, some may reject it, but, from where we're standing, all that should matter is that the Gospel applies to us all. Who are we to demand the outcome before we decide to contribute? Do we wait and tip the waitress only if she's done a great job? Or do we tip her even when she's having the worst day? That's what God's grace is...unconditional. Grace leaves no room for "I've earned this" or "I deserve this." What a concept! To love and be loved no matter what!

Thursday, May 06, 2010

It's modeled after an elephant trunk, but I can't help think Matrix (Slashgear.com). Sorry for the nightmares:

The crazy part isn't simply that this is a top secret autonomous space shuttle, it's more the fact that they launched it and have no idea when it will come back - the space shuttle will decide when it wants to com back. (Wired.com)

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

“The human psyche isn’t designed to withstand the full gravity of planetary suffering. Numbness and exhaustion are natural reactions. Feeling helpless and hopeless is nearly inevitable. The heart can only stretch so far so many times before it is worn thing and wrung dry. This is empathy at a distance…

Direct service to people around us heals our feelings of helplessness and apathy. It is quite possible that the needs in some far-off place are greater. But you aren’t there. You’re here, and there are needs galore in your own backyard. We do what we can, where we are, and watch the world change life by life

Who do you know locally that is in need? Practice compassion with them and be made whole again.”

-Shane Hipps in Flickering Pixel ( Pg 110)

How pressing of a need is the fatherless boy next or the lonely widow when images and sounds of horrific earthquakes bombard our emotions on a daily basis?

It makes the distant closer while making the closer ever more distant

I read this excerpt in the days following the earthquake in Haiti. I couldn't help but think how new technologies were used to connect us with the disaster. In every news report, in every form of media, donating to Haiti was merely a text message away.

Does this allow us to instantly "do our part", and put our hearts to rest, the minute we see and hear the horrific news?

GoRemy has a special place in my heart, as he created the first YouTube video Elena ever showed me (playing a pivotal role in winning my heart).

We recently rediscovered his work, when I had a craving to watch "Eggs Over Easy: The Rap" (see Honorable Mention at the end of the post). We were pleased to see he has remained active the last couple years.

I posted one of our personal favorites, his ode to Tabbouleh, when Elena made it for dinner.